21/01/2026
"The place we now call Victoria holds the oldest living cultures on Earth – a truth that belongs to all Victorians and a legacy to uphold with pride."
This is the opening line to the preamble of the first ever Treaty with First Nations people in Australia's history. A monumental step towards coming to terms with the shared history of this land, and in creating a better and fairer future.
It goes on:
"Yet the relationship between First Peoples and the State of Victoria has been profoundly shaped by colonisation and its enduring harm. Our shared history bears the weight of injustice, dispossession, disruption of Country and acts that sought to erase First Peoples and silence cultures."
Australia remains the only former British colony to celebrate its national day on the anniversary that colonisation commenced.
headspace Melton stands in solidarity with First Nations people - throughout the leadup to Survival Day, during it, and forever after. headspace is a place you can go for support when you’ve got a lot going on. headspace sees you and values you – your Country, your community and your culture. And we will keep putting in the work to ensure we are a welcoming and safe place for First Nation young peoples.
Check out this post to see some events being held around our area during this time. Comment with more if you know of them!
headspace Melton will be closed on January 26.
For First Nations young people needing immediate support, contact:
13 YARN | 13 92 76
Yarning SafeNStrong (YSNS) | 1800 959 563
Lifeline | 13 11 14
Kids helpline | 1800 55 1800
or eheadpace (link in bio).
You can also check out our resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people at headspace's Take a Step, or wellmob.org.au.
